LiMgSnAu is a quaternary intermetallic alloy combining lithium, magnesium, tin, and gold. This is an experimental research compound rather than an established commercial material; it belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics and precious-metal compounds being investigated for advanced applications where specific property combinations—such as low density paired with high strength or unique electronic behavior—are required. The inclusion of lithium and magnesium suggests potential applications in weight-critical aerospace or energy systems, while the gold component may confer corrosion resistance or specialized electronic properties, though practical industrial adoption remains limited and further development work is ongoing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2785 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.0000201 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00000158 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -2.250 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -0.6300 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1077 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4171 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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